"Driving Change: A Comprehensive Analysis of Technological, strategical and economical Shifts in the Automotive Industry "

Abstract

This thesis examines the technological transformation of the global automotive industry, focusing on the transition from fuel to electric mobility. It provides context for the European, Italian, US and Chinese automotive environment today with data on the adoption of new electric vehicles. The thesis also provides an analysis of the current regulations on carbon emissions related to several geographical context and how they affect the auto component manufacturers. Another section of the thesis explores the shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors starting from a technical point of view, analyzing the different technology used on the latest models of vehicles in the market today. It addresses the technical and economic challenges for automotive component manufacturers and the change in the dominant role of OEMs versus suppliers. It also focuses on component-related challenges and supply chain shifts related to the electric transition such as battery demand or the new infrastructure needed for the transition. This thesis also proposes some case studies of OEMs that are addressing the challenge of the electric transition with different strategies in order to identify different potential drivers of success in the future. In the conclusion, the thesis summarizes key findings that reflect on the future of the global and local automotive industry amidst technological migration. This analysis provides insights for stakeholders navigating the dynamic landscape of automotive technological evolution.